It's been a LONG winter, and the elements have taken their toll on my exhaust tips. What's the best way to clean/shine them up?

 

over on the 3g side a bunch of people use bar keepers friend....i personally havent tried it but the 3Gers have some shiny tips

 

Mothers Aluminum (?) Polish or Eagle 1 Neverdull.



(moved to Wash & Wax for more input)

 

Where do I find a link to the "Wash and Wax" section? I didn't know it existed!

 

I need to clean my tips too.

 

Brasso works for me.

 

At the very top of the page there is an "OFF TOPIC" section. That is where you can find Wash & Wax, and other sections as well.


For really dirty exhaust tips I use an APC (Chemical Guys Grime Reaper) to clean them and then follow up with either Optimum metal polish or Eagle One Nevr Dull

 

Optimum metal polish is one of the preferred

 

Here's a good exhaust tip article for explaining step by step a great process that you can follow.

 

I use fine steel wool to clean my exhast tips on all may autos. I do this after each washing with no need to polish.
I've had the car since November.

 

+1 for Eagle One. Wear a latex glove, though...

 

Exhaust Tailpipe

Spray down the inside and outside of the tips with P21S Total Auto Wash, allow to dwell, it will to start break down the grime. To clean the outside parts of the exhaust use either a Mini E-Z Detail brush (they are perfect for cleaning the areas between dual-tips) or an old micro fibre used strictly for dirty jobs and Optimum Metal Polish.

Use #0000 synthetic steel wool (very fine grade) with the P21S Total Auto Wash to clean out the insides of the exhaust tips. Polish using P21S Polishing Soap and/or Optimum Metal Polish and #0000 synthetic steel wool on the insides of the tips. Now move on to the outside of the tips once again with Optimum Metal Polish and an older microfiber towel that is no longer used for the painted surfaces. If there’s a grain in the finish, ensure to polish with the grain.

 

Thank you for all of your inputs. I decided to go the 'easy' route first, so I used the Bar Keeper's friend to clean the exhaust tips and it did a great job.! I followed up with the Optimum metal polish and they look phenomenal. Thanks again!

 

You can also use 3M rubbing compound. You need to use a good amount and it will leave it looking like new. It won't scratch the metal like steel wool and some cleaners have acids that might stain the metal.

 

the same combo i use

 

Simple:

1) Apply Liquid Wrench to Nut - (don't want to bung 'em up)
2) Remove bolts & tips
3) Brake parts cleaner
4) Brasso
5) Assemble (graphite grease for future disassy ease is optional but recommended)
6) Clock tips around to hide dings & dents
7) Torque - gingerly
8) Feel satisfied when you look in the rearview and see the tailgater admiring your shiny tips.

'Nuff said.

 

Turtle wax chrome and metal polish and the result is amazing

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where do i buy this bar keepers friend..website shows that i can buy it in walmart but folks at my walmart thought its an alien product..

 

I found it mixed in with all of the other cleaning agents at my local WalMart....